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Chapter 32 You’ve Had Too Much to Drink
When Idris heard Lark getting scolded, he fel
he felt a wave of anger wash over him
Mr. Murphy, are you trying to fix this with money? George’s voice was cold as ice.
Idns started to tremble. “What else do you want, Mr. Yoak?”
George said coldly, “Your daughter humiliated Hazel, and the hasn’t even apologized yet?”
Idris quickly turned to Lark, his voice harsh. Go apologize to Ms. Astor
“I won 1 Lark’s defunce was clear..
She had always been the Murphy family’s heir and a
popular stai
Star. How could the possibly bow down in Hazel. someone she used to look down on?
“Lark, are you going to disobey me now?” Idris’s voice was ster
Lark had never seen Idris this angry before. She knew she had to admit her mistake tonight. With tears in her eyes, she walked over to Hers), looking pitiful.
Hazel, wrapped in George’s suit, looked even more confident. She gave Lark a half–smile.
“I’m sorry.” Lark’s tone was decent, even though she was unwilling. This humiliation was almost too much for her to hear
“It’s okay.” Hazel’s smile grew brighter
Idris felt somewhat satisfied with Lark’s apology and turned to George. “Mr. York, I’ll take her away now to avoid further embarrassment.
George nodded. Soon, the hall returned to its usual state, with everyone’s eyes subtly drifting towards Hazel and George
They couldn’t believe they had no relationship, they seemed very close.
Hazel wanted to tell George the was leaving, but he didn’t give her a chance to speak
“Leo, take care of Hazel he instructed.
“Yes, Daddy” Leo nodded vigorously.
George left in a hurry, and Hazel watched his back, feeling a strange sensation in her heart.
Despite being so busy. George had stepped in when she was in trouble.
If it had been Erik, she knew exactly what he would have done. Erik couldn’t compare to George.
“Leo, thank you for earlier. Hazel had managed to deal with Lark in front of everyone, mostly because of Lea.
“Mommy, you don’t need to thank me. As a gentleman, it’s my duty to protect you.” Leo looked mature for his age.
Blanca, on the other hand, had kept herself out of the situation, staying neutral.
At this moment, she stood not for away, looking at Hazell with a sinister expression.
She then glanced at George, who was socializing with others nearby, wh
irby, whose every move was incomparable to Erik.
She had once thought he was just a good looking firefighter. Now that she knew his true identity, she could only feel deep regret.
Seeing him step in to help Hazel, she realized she had missed an opportunity.
Bianca felt a tightness in her chest, knowing exactly what she needed to
Lu do next.
the always got what she wanted.
The night was getting late
was almost Leos bedtime, so Zaid came to the banquet hall to take him a
im away.
party was in full swing, with political and business bigwigs mingling everywhere.
Chapter 13 You’ve Had Too Much to Drink
But Hazel found it all pretty dull. She picked a quiet
| comer and saw George surrounded by people. She grabbed a glass of champagne and took a sip.
Just then, she heard a man’s voice. “Ms. Astor, you handle your liquor well-
Hazel turned to see Lucius standing nearly
She didn’t know Lucas well, the adopted son of the York family, but she knew he was a famous director Shed seen a lot of his TV shows, and he had once taken her to the hospital, so they were somewhat acquainted.
Orsini.
long time no see Hazel raised her glass.
“Ms. Astor, with your stomach issues, you shouldn’t drink so much. Lucius said, raising his glas
Hazel took a small sip. They didn’t have much to talk about and soun fell silent.
“George.” Lucius said casually, his eyes on George, who was socializing nearby, Hes quite something.”
Hazel didn’t know why he brought up George, so she stayed quiet
its getting late; you should head home early Lucius placed his glass on a nearby table and turned to have
Hazel nodded politely. “Take care.”
She didnt find Lucius as refined as his name suggested: he always seemed to chave
some hidden agenda
Lucius then left the banquet hall
Nico and Ambrose also left one after another, but their eyes lingered on Hazel as they departed. Hazel pretended not to
in notice.
As the party neared its end, Hazel grew impatient. She didn’t know how much longer she’d have to wait for George. Although she hadnt drunk much, the long hours had left her slightly tipsy.
Just as Hazel was debating whether to leave, she saw George heading towards the garden she had just
mini11.
Allegra,” George grabbed her wrist.
Allegra was visibly startled. Let go of me.”
Where have you been tonight?” George asked
“None of your business.” Allegra kept her distance warily.
Til have Ronan take you home,” George said bluntly
But the night is just starting. I have plans with friends, Allegra retorted.
“What kind of friends meet this late?” George continued.
“Are you crazy? It’s just past ten,” Allegra said.
“Dont you have to be at the film set tomorrow! George added.
I don’t need to get up early, Allegra replied.
Ronan, George called out.
“yes” Ronan approached Allegra respectfully. “Ms. Guise, please get in the car
Allegra knew she couldn’t resist, just as she couldnt control her own life. So she left in anger
But Enk hadn’t left, for he had lost face tonight.
